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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1999-03-10 MINUTES RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 10, 1999 Municipal Services Building Community Room CALL TO ORDER: 7:11 pm 1. ROLL CALL: Present: Boardmembers Femekes, Mullin and Penna, Vice Chair Matsumoto and Chairman Datzman Absent: None. AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Wilson requested that the Board take action on Agenda Item No. 2; hear presentation on Item No. 3; recess the District meeting, and then reconvene with City Council Item No. 15. 2. Motion to approve minutes of December 9, 1998 and February 24, 1999. Motion-Mullin/Second-Fernekes: To approve the minutes from the December 9, 1998 and February 24, 1999, Recreation and Park District meetings. Unanimously approved by voice vote. o Resolution approving a joinder to two ground leases between Oyster Point LLC and the San Mateo County Harbor District. City Attorney Mattas stated that Boardmember Penna, in accordance with FPPC rulings, was permitted to participate in taking action on this item. Boardmember Penna agreed to not participate in any real estate transactions at this site. City Attorney Mattas presented the staff report. It was discussed that with the City's approval of the land use and signed lease agreement the project will commence in August. Mayor Datzman announced that the District would recess the meeting at 7:25 p.m., and reconvene with City Council Agenda Item No. 15. Under discussion of City Council Agenda Item No. 13, the City Council reached a consensus to continue Recreation and Park District Agenda Item No. 3 to the meeting of March 24, 1999. The applicant agreed to the item being continued. ADJOURNMENT: (Motion to adjourn coincided with City Council's motion to adjourn; refer to City Council minutes). Motion-Fernekes/Second-Penna: To adjourn the Special Meeting of the Recreation and Park District. Unanimously approved by roll call vote. Respectfully Submitted: Approved: a M. Payne, City Clerl4/ of South San Francisco L. Datzman, (~h/t~r - South San Frtt.~sco The entries of this special meeting show the action taken by the Recreation and Park District to dispose of an item. Oral communications, arguments, and comments are recorded on tape. The tape and documents related to the items are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for inspection, review and copying. MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO REGULAR MEETING March 10, 1999 Municipal Services Building Community Room CALL TO ORDER: 7:35 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present Councilmembers Fernekes, Mullin and Penna, Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto and Mayor Datzman. Absent: None. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Flag Ceremony was presented by South San Francisco Girl Scout Troops 1014, 842 and 431. INVOCATION: Chaplain Katherine Avenel, Good News Chapel PRESENTATIONS South San Francisco Girl Scout Council - Mayor Datzman presented a proclamation to Girl Scout Troop Leader Sydney Greenberg in honor of National Girl Scout Week and introduced flag ceremony participants: Emily Murphy and Courtney McCrary, Troop 1014; Samantha Hutchings and Rachel LeBlanc, Troop 431, and, Sivan Bedak, Diana Murphy and Jessica Soldavini, Troop 842. Margaret Taylor, San Mateo County Director of Health Services - Ms Taylor stated her appreciation for the Redevelopment Agency's approval of the South San Francisco Health Center Project. She stated that services will begin in July and the program will expand thereafter. Ms. Taylor introduced Mr. Ron Robinson, Deputy Director of Hospitals and Clinics for San Mateo County, and Mr. John Volanti, Director, Correctional Health. James Van Epps, Executive Manager of BART West Bay Extension - Mr. Van Epps stated he has been with BART for three weeks, and summarized his background and experience. He thanked Council for inviting him to the meeting and introduced Ms. Steen. Jaymie Steen, BART Monthly Update. Ms. Steen provided a visual presentation and overview of the work currently undertaken at Chestnut Avenue (pile driving and street decking), and reviewed other work being done along the BART line in South San Francisco. California Park and Recreation Society Award of Excellence Adult Day Care Program. Director Barry Nagel introduced Recreation Division staff members Elaine Porter, Recreation and Community Services Supervisor, and Joe Hunziker, Adult Day Care Coordinator, who reviewed the program, listed its accomplishments, and displayed the Award of Excellence. AGENDA REVIEW City Manager Wilson reminded Council that the Closed Session for the Special Meeting will coincide with the Regular meeting's Closed Session at the end of the evening. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. COMMUNITY FORUM Councilman Fernekes reported that the City Council Cable Subcommittee will be meeting on March 12, 1999, and will be reviewing TCI's response to consumer complaints. A report will be presented to Council thereafter. Councilman Penna announced that the First Baptist Church, 600 Grand Avenue, has a new pastor, Pastor Gary Smith; and the church has opened a new day care center. Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto announced that CCAG's Bikeways and Pedestrians Advisory Committee received three grant proposals from the City of South San Francisco. The City was awarded one fully funded grant and one partial. COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Councilman Mullin stated that he and Councilman Penna took a tour of the Airport Noise Reporting Facility. He stated it was very informative to see how noise complaints are handled. Councilman Fernekes stated that he and Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto had a Senior Housing Subcommittee meeting and will be coming to Council with two recommendations for consideration. Mayor Datzman stated that he has Museum and Cable TV Subcommittee meetings pending, which he will be reporting on at the next Council meeting. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion to approve minutes of the February 17 and February 24, 1999, City Council meetings. Motion to confirm expense claims of March 10, 1999, in the amount of 2,869,772.84. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 10, 1999 PAGE 2 o o o o o 10. 11. 12. Resolution No. 25-99, accepting donation in the amount of $50,000 from Avis Corporation for the Learning Center. Resolution No. 26-99, authorizing the execution and filing of Federal 75% Program Applications for the 1998 Surface Transportation Program, Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program. Motion to accept the Aircraft Noise Insulation Program Phase XVI as complete and in accordance with the plans and specifications. Resolution No. 27-99, awarding a construction contract for $2,563,300 to G. E. Chen for Phase XVIII of the Aircraft Noise Insulation Program. Resolution No. 28-99, awarding contract to S. G. Barber Construction, Inc., for Gateway Boulevard Traffic Signal System; Project No. 51-13231-9819 (TR-97-5), Bid No. 2238. Resolution No. 29-99, authorizing City Manager to execute Certificate of Acceptance for Terrabay Gymnasium and Recreation Center Deed. Second Reading and Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1235-99 Amending Chapter 20.06, Chapter 20.31 and Chapter 20.75 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code and approving an amendment to the Zoning map for the City of South San Francisco redesignating the property identified on the Assessor's Parcel Map No. 015-102-300 as Light Industrial. Resolution No. 30-99, approving an amendment to the 1998-99 operating budget for the library. Motion to accept the Point San Bruno Shoreline Park Repair Project as complete. Resolution No. 31-99, approving a sewer agreement between the City of South San Francisco, City of Brisbane, and Sierra Point LLC. Councilman Mullin asked that Item No. 9 be pulled from the Consent Calendar for a separate vote. Councilman Penna announced that he would be abstaining from Consent Calendar Item Nos. 9 and 12 in accordance with FPPC rulings. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Mullin: To approve Consent Calendar Agenda Items 1 through 8, and 10 and 11. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Matsumoto: To approve Consent Calendar Agenda Item No. 9. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilman Fernekes, Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto and Mayor Datzman. NOES: Councilman Mullin. ABSTAIN: Councilman Penna. ABSENT: None. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 10, 1999 PAGE 3 Motion-Mullin/Second-Fernekes: To approve Consent Calendar Agenda Item No. 12. Approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Fernekes and Mullin, Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto and Mayor Datzman. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: Councilman Penna. ABSENT: None. PUBLIC HEARINGS 13. Oyster Point King Ventures, Oyster Point Boulevard and Marina Way, MND-96- 079, SPA-96-079, ZA-96-079, PM-96-079, and PP-96-079, Oyster Point Marina Specific Plan Amendment allowing a two-story 17,000 square foot office building, two hotels containing a total of 79 rooms, a new restaurant and expansion of an existing restaurant, situated on a partially developed site bounded by Oyster Point Boulevard, Marina Way, and San Francisco Bay, in accordance with SSFMC Title 19 and 20. Councilman Penna announced that he would not be participating on Agenda Item No. 13 in accordance with FPPC rulings, and stepped down from his seat. The staff report was presented by Chief Planner Jim Hamish with a visual presentation. Mayor Datzman opened the Public Hearing. The applicant's representative, Mr. David Watson, reviewed outstanding issues, and stated that the third phase, a floating hotel, is a conceptual component only, and its development is doubtful. He stated that the size of the project has been reduced and issues with BCDC are still being discussed. Public Hearing closed. Councilman Femekes concerns included BCDC issues regarding the project. Mr. Watson explained that BCDC feels the project is inconsistent with their plan and that the project infringes into BCDC's 100' zone. Councilman Fernekes asked if the toxic waste review from San Mateo County was forthcoming and staff indicated that it is being prepared. Councilman Femekes discussed with staff the parking situation, indicating his concern that ferry service will increase the need for parking in the Oyster Point area. Staff indicated that parking in Phase I was at an acceptable level, but will require some shared parking. Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto indicated her concerns regarding the limited parking being proposed and felt the phases were conflicting. Councilman Mullin asked Mr. Watson to review other projects the applicant has developed. Mr. Watson listed Morro Bay and Pismo Beach, among others. With regard to the most recent site plan and elevations, Councilman Mullin asked if the Design Review Board had reviewed them and staff indicated that they had not. Councilman Mullin asked if staff was monitoring the developments so that they might complement each other and staff indicated that the landscaping will be REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 10, 1999 PAGE 4 coordinated, but the Cape Code design will not be reflected. He also asked staff who was responsible for signalization costs and staff indicated that King Ventures and Raiser will be sharing the expense. In response to his question regarding Transient Occupancy Tax, staff indicated that the City will be collecting TOT from the project and that it will not be a time share hotel. City Attorney Mattas suggested language be added to the DCC& R's for TOT to be collected. (Cassette No. 2) Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto reiterated her concerns about the project and stated that she was not comfortable with modifying public park land for commercial use (restaurant) and minimizing landscaping to accommodate parking. Mr. Watson stated that he is willing to minimize encroachment and reduce the size of the restaurant further. Mayor Datzman stated that the proposal being acted on tonight by Council was Phase I, which included sufficient parking. Phase II has a shortage, but it is not being considered at this time. He also discussed his frustrations regarding the development of this area. The Harbor District Subcommittee and staff will be developing a master plan and then there is the possibility of being told by BCDC that there are projected environmental concerns. Mayor Datzman also stated that the applicant has developed impressive projects in many areas of California. Councilman Fernekes reiterated his concern regarding potential parking problems, and that an impact is eminent. Councilman Mullin asked for assurance from the applicant that the project was financially feasible and would be a guaranteed quality project. Mr. John King, applicant, stated his commitment to the project and the high quality work he has developed in the past and is currently involved with. The Council further discussed its concerns and issues with the project. Councilman Mullin stated he wanted something more than conceptual. Mayor Pro Tern Matsumoto stated she was not comfortable with the project, and suggested a motion to proceed with the office complex and, and further discussion of other outstanding issues. Councilman Mullin suggested the item be continued to the March 24, 1999 City Council meeting, and that a tour of the San Luis Obispo site be made within the next two weeks to evaluate two of the applicants other projects. Councilman Fernekes agreed to make the tour with Councilman Mullin. The applicant agreed to a continuance. Motion-Mullin/Second-Fernekes: To continue the Oyster Point Marina Specific Plan Amendment and resolution approving joinders to the two Ground Leases between Oyster Point LLC and the San Mateo County Harbor District (Agenda Items 13 and 15 and Recreation and Park District Agenda Item No. 3) to the March 24, 1999 City Council meeting. Approved by voice vote. ABSTAIN: Councilman Penna. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 10, 1999 PAGE 5 Councilman Penna returned to his seat. (Recess: 10:05 - 10:15 pm) ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 14. 1999-2000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Staff report was presented by CDBG Coordinator Norma Fragoso. Mayor Datzman opened the Public Hearing. He reminded Council that worksheets were provided for their comments. Representatives from the following public service agencies made a brief presentation: Shelter Network: Cassandra Benjamin (material submitted) · La Raza Centro Legal: Paul Cohen and Stacey Strongarone. · San Mateo Child Care Coordinating Council: Selma Colado · North Peninsula Family Alternatives: Steve Eckert · Families on Track: Paul Hamann · North Peninsula Neighborhood Services Center: Patricia Flores-Larson · Boys and Girls Club: Norm Martin · Goodwill Industries: Richard Martin and Dean Oshida · Human Investment Project: Wendy Nichols · Poplar Recare: Erin Peters. After concluding her presentation, Ms. Peters mentioned that the second part of Poplar Recare's request is that $20,000, allocated by the City in previous years, be forgiven by the City due to the pending sale of their facility in San Mateo. · Center for Independence of Disabled (C.I.D.): Ray Pitssinger · Legal Aid Society: Peter Reid (material submitted) · Second Harvest Food Bank: Brook Ross (material submitted) · Old Town Homeowners and Renters Association: Pedro Gonzalez Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto, CDBG Subcommittee Member, asked various questions from several of the above listed agencies to clarify their requests and to verify other sources of revenue. CDBG Coordinator Fragoso concluded the presentation by stating that she will be meeting with the Council CDBG Subcommittee to prepare funding recommendations and that the final Public Hearing is scheduled for April 14, 1999. Mayor Datzman reminded the Council to submit their worksheets to the Council CDBG Subcommittee for consideration. 15. Resolution approving joinders to the two Ground Leases between Oyster Point LLC and the San Mateo County Harbor District. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 10, 1999 PAGE 6 16. 17. Item No. 15 continued to the March 24, 1999 City Council meeting. (Refer to Agenda Item No. 13's motion.) (Recess 11:03 - 11:08 pm) Resolution approving agreements with RCN Telecom Services of California. Finance Director Mike Brooks presented the staff report and introduced RCN representatives: Paul Siegmund, West Coast Vice President, Chris Krehmeyer, Sieg Weber, David Hankin, and Manny Qwahk. Mr. Siegmund made a visual presentation. He explained the fiber optic network and the services it will be providing. In response to Councilman Penna, the applicant compared monthly TCI and internet fees/charges. Councilman Mullin asked how the cable lines will run through the City and Mr. Siegmund stated that they will run side by side with telephone lines in the residential area and underground in the East of 101 area. The lines will also run to schools. Councilman Femekes felt RCN's service is a positive step for the community and verified that the work will be done in stages without any disruption in service. Mr. Siegmund reported that RCN has completed agreements with Redwood City and Daly City and that RCN anticipates opening a mid-peninsula office. Councilman Mullin stated South San Francisco would be receptive to having it located here. City Attorney Mattas stated that a minor amendment to Page 7 of the agreement was prepared and a copy was distributed to Council for their consideration. Motion-Fernekes/Second-Penna: To adopt the OVS Agreement, including amendment to Page 7, and the encroachment agreement by Resolution No. 32-99, authorizing the City Manager to execute said agreements on its behalf between the RCN Corporation and the City of South San Francisco. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Resolution approving Fourth Amendment to Agreement with City Manager. (Discussion was executed in Closed Session.) Motion-PennaJSecond-Matsumoto: To adopt Resolution No. 33-99 approving the Fourth Amendment to Agreement with City Manager. Unanimously approved by voice vote. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 10, 1999 PAGE 7 ITEMS FROM COUNCIL Mayor Pro Tem asked the City Manager for an update/report on his meeting with Sandy Fidell. The City Manager indicated that Mr. Fidell is producing a report which will be forwarded to Council. Councilman Mullin stated he met with Sandy Fidell on Tuesday, March 9, 1999, and Mr. Fidell gave an overview of the survey. Mr. Fidell is also preparing a response which will be circulated to Council for comments before it is forwarded to the Airport with a letter requesting additional information. Councilman Penna, unaware of the March 9 meeting, asked that he be reminded by staff of subcommittee meetings. GOOD AND WELFARE None. CLOSED SESSION City Attorney Mattas reminded Council that two City Council meetings are open (the Regular Meeting and the Special Meeting) to discuss two Closed Session items. (Refer to Special Meeting minutes for title and motion.) 18. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, conference with labor negotiator for Unrepresented Employee: City Manager. Council entered into Closed Session at 11:42 p.m. Council reconvened into Open Session at 12:29 a.m., with all Councilmembers present. Mayor Datzman announced the terms of City Manager Wilson's Fourth Amendment to Agreement (refer to Agenda Item No. 17 for motion). ADJOURNMENT Motion-Fernekes/Second-Penna: To adjourn the City Council meeting at 12:35 a.m. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Respectfully Submitted: Approved: S_.yl~t,)l~M~. Payne, City Clerk City of South San Francisco The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of an item. Oral communications, arguments, and comments are recorded on tape. The tape and documents related to the items are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for inspection, review and copying. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 10, 1999 PAGE 8 MINUTES CITY COUNCIL CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 10, 1999 Municipal Services Building Community Room CALL TO ORDER: 11:40 p.m. Present: Councilmembers Fernekes, Mullin and Penna, Mayor Pro Tem Matsumoto and Mayor Datzman Absent: None. CLOSED SESSION Real property negotiations pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, for property located at 245 South Spruce Avenue. Negotiating parties: City of South San Francisco and Zelman Development Company. Under negotiation: Terms of ground lease. City Attorney Mattas stated that Councilman Penna would not be participating in discussion of this item in accordance with Fl'PC rulings. Council entered into Closed Session at 11:42 p.m. Council reconvened into Open Session at 12:29 a.m., all Councilmembers present. Mayor Datzman announced that direction was given and no action was taken. ADJOURNMENT Motion-Mullin/Second-Penna: To adjourn the City Council Special meeting at 12:35 a.m. Unanimously approved by voice vote. Respectfully Submitted: Syria M. Payne, City Cl.~rk Citofof South San Francisco Approved: J L. Ci~of South San F a~cisco The entries of this Council meeting show the action taken by the City Council to dispose of an item. Oral communications, arguments, and comments are recorded on tape. The tape and documents related to the items are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for inspection, review and copying